5th House in Astrology...

Self-expression is the essence of the fifth house. The ability to let loose and play with the enthusiasm, creativity and the freedom of a child is the fifth house in its truest form. It is the first relationship house, and so the ego and personality that were developed in the personal houses are presented to others through relationships in the fifth house. Much of this self-expression is experienced through romantic relationships, and through having and raising children. Even when the self-expression is carried out alone through creating art, for example, it is at some point noticed or presented to others and their reaction to it becomes a part of the experience. Part of the courage needed for full self-expression in art or play is the ability to be criticized by others when what is created isn't accepted by them. Overcoming this risk of criticism, and creating anyway in a way that is personally sincere is the challenge of the fifth house. In this way, the fifth house acts as a mirror to the chart holder. Every experience is reflected back through other people which enables the chart holder to grow and develop. The ability to fully experience fun comes from a person's ability to know and accept themselves and how they affect others. A person who has difficulty experiencing fun can look to their fifth house and see what planets, signs and aspects show about their ability to express the "real them" and relate the "real them" to other people.

True self-expression through art, play, romance and children make the fifth house fun.The fifth house is about creativity and self-expression through a medium like relationships.

Planets in the 5th House...

Sun in the 5th House...

The sun is comfortable in its own house. In fact, it is driven to shine here. At its best, it creates a chart holder who is confident about who they are and how they affect others. They freely express themselves using whatever medium suits the moment and they dish out affection like they're a fast-food restaurant. At worst, the sun in the fifth house is constantly striving to feel completely alive and confident enough to let down their guard and really trust people enough to express themselves genuinely. If unable to find true self-expression, a fifth-house sun can choose chronic partying as a substitute because alcohol and other chemicals make it easier for them to express themselves. Either way, a fifth-house sun always loves to be in love. Every new romance is like a new infusion of life for the chart holder. The person with this placement will look forward to having children because through children, they know they are further developing themselves.

Moon in the 5th House...

For fifth-house moons, there is a pressing and constant need to find avenues for self-expression. With the moon, there is always a need to fulfill the desires of the house in which it falls. This need is so deep, it is often unconscious. In the fifth house of self-expression, activities such as, art, music, performing, home decorating, fashion, dating, and bearing children serve to fill the need. Many people with a fifth-house moon are able to express themselves genuinely, and they are satisfied. Easily flowing from one creative endeavor to the next, they feel comfortable with whom they are. Romance is second nature, rather than being awkward. Raising children comes naturally and they are able to let their childlike side express itself without feeling ashamed. However, there are fifth house moons who don't grasp the house with such ease. They continuously search for a way to share themselves and usually do so by having numerous romantic relationships or spending a great deal of time indulging in the party life as this lifestyle makes self-expression easier.

Mercury in the 5th House...

With Mercury in the fifth house, the likelihood for creative expression through language, writing, or becoming educated in a subject of interest is great. Mercury wants to learn and communicate. In the fifth house, it uses these skills to provide the chart holder with an opportunity for self-expression. This position may lead the chart holder to talk about themselves and their interests. The chart holder with a fifth-house Mercury uses communication for entertainment. They love conversation and are very social, keeping things light and slightly detached. Romantically, Mercury enjoys a meeting of the minds. Intellectual stimulation is valued in a mate. Children are exposed to the arts, literature, and generally kept busy.

Venus in the 5th House...

Venus is just as concerned with being attractive to other people as it is with standing by its own values, so in the fifth house of self-expression and outright pleasurable fun, Venus can sometimes get caught in a tug of war between pleasing itself and pleasing others in order to remain attractive to them. In the fifth house, Venus needs to put its own needs for pleasure first to avoid feeling stifled and unsatisfied. Regardless of conquering this struggle, the planet of beauty always enjoys anything that is tasteful and refined and they are sure to make their own self-expression fit these same parameters. A fifth-house Venus leads the chart holder to value the fun in life a great deal. Vacations, restaurant meals, parties, the arts, and music are important with a fifth-house Venus, and time is taken to make sure these are quality experiences. Nothing cheap or tacky is acceptable. Romance is paramount in the life of a fifth-house Venus chart holder, and is treated with finesse and charm. Venus blooms in love and relishes in expressing their beauty in the fifth house. They pass this love of beauty on to children by lashing children with everything they need to experience the fun and beauty in the world. Children are treated fairly and kindly by a fifth-house Venus.

Mars in the 5th House...

Mars can be quite happy and forceful in the fifth house. Mars' need to satisfy the will of the chart holder is expressed with joy here because through play, art, romance or children, Mars can make the chart holder feel powerful. The fifth house makes it easy. Here Mars is free from the frustration it often experiences in other houses where the execution of the chart holder's will is not easily achieved. At its worst, a fifth-house Mars is demanding and selfish in romance and recreational activities with others. When expressing themselves, fifth-house Mars people are likely to be touchy about criticism, do not welcome advice about their self-expression and will never take orders about the way they express themselves creatively. Although children are welcome, a fifth-house Mars chart holder may feel hampered by the responsibility at times. Because in the fifth house, other people are used as reflections of the chart holder, there is sometimes a dynamic where as children grow and develop their own will as teens, they stop serving as a reflection of the parent and may clash with the will of the parent's fifth-house Mars.

Jupiter in the 5th House...

The party never stops when Jupiter is in the fifth house. Fun is limitless with this position and a fifth-house Jupiter's disdain for restrictions allows the chart holder to get lost in creative pursuits and free-spirited self-expression. Jupiter's easy going attitude keeps these chart holders from worrying about how their self-expression is received by others, which further inflates their expressiveness. However, Jupiter notoriously takes things too far, and in the fifth house, this can mean excessively indulging in fifth-house vices like alcohol, affairs and parties. But to its credit, Jupiter always knows where the best party is with all of the trendiest people and has a keen eye for catching on to new cultural trends. This position gives the chart holder a sixth sense about social networking and they are likely to befriend people who can help them climb the social ladder. A fifth-house Jupiter enjoys dating many people without getting too close to any of them. If Jupiter eventually settles down, this will likely mean changing the focus to having children. In its usual style, Jupiter won't hold back. A large family is a great fifth-house Jupiter mode of self-expression. Jupiter here makes the chart holder generous, open and candid with children. The chart holder with Jupiter in the fifth house communicates honestly with children.

Saturn in the 5th House...

Although Saturn in the fifth house can be rewarding in time, it is likely to cause its share of frustration. A fear of being judged and criticized by others is likely when a chart holder with this position lets loose and genuinely expresses themselves. This can cause a person to fear indulging in alcohol because they need to be in control of themselves at all times to avoid any possible embarrassing situations. In general, Saturn in the fifth house feels out of place in situations that are designed for free and expansive self-expression, so these chart holders may avoid large parities or social events. These chart holders are likely to hire decorators to style their homes because they don't trust their own artistic sense. Or they may consult books or the internet to learn about color schemes rather than go with their feelings about what looks good. Typical romantic situations may feel awkward to fifth-house Saturn people. Flowers and poems may seem silly and unnecessary. Saturn in the fifth house is likely to take dating seriously rather than skipping from partner to partner. Parenthood is taken seriously also, and it is assumed that children will be responsible. In time, many fifth-house Saturns gain confidence in self-expression and do become skilled at an art. Because they take criticism seriously, these chart holders can develop artistic abilities later in life after they have honed their skills.

Uranus in the 5th House...

Authentic self-expression is the gift of Uranus in the fifth house. Uranus is never phony, so the chart holder with a fifth-house Uranus is able to create authentic self-representations through art. In romance, a fifth-house Uranus has a detached and freedom-loving feeling. The placement doesn't produce a mushy, romantic personality. However, the chart holder will present themselves authentically to their partners in romance and will expect the same in return. Uranus has no patience for false personas or games. Honesty is valued as well as straightforward communication. Any person who attempts to trap this chart holder using dramatic emotion will be in for a shock. The chart holder will see right through it and will demand that the person comes clean or they will be left behind. Uranus in the fifth house can mean sudden break ups in romantic relationships usually caused by the chart holder feeling constricted. There may be accidental pregnancies with a fifth-house Uranus, and adoption may be desired with this position.

Neptune in the 5th House...

A true love of the arts comes with a fifth-house Neptune. Whether the chart holder is appreciating the art or creating it, it is an important part of the chart holder's life. However these chart holders are often artistically talented. Gentle in romance, a fifth-house Neptune appreciates the sentiments of romantic gestures. Beautiful scenery, music, or poetry can easily lure this chart holder into a romantic encounter. These chart holders can easily be swept off their feet and will happily overlook faults in their partner while dating. Keep in mind however that regardless of how tempted a fifth-house Neptune becomes, they will still require freedom in their love life. They won't demand freedom. Instead, they will subtly take it by spacing out dates or forgetting to return a phone call now and then. Children come easily with a fifth-house Neptune and they are raised to appreciate the beauty in life.

Pluto in the 5th House...

Any creative pursuit is taken seriously when Pluto is found in the fifth house. When the chart holder wants to engage in self-expression, they choose the medium carefully and are sure to display only their best works to the world. Often the chart holder will take self-expression too seriously to enjoy it. Their need to create perfect art can squash their creative spirit. At its best, however, a fifth-house Pluto gives the chart holder a determination and focus which enables them to create outstanding works of creativity. Romantically, these chart holders are hot or cold. If they are interested, the object of their desire will know it and enjoy the tremendous passion of the fifth-house Pluto. If they aren't, Pluto's icy nature shows through quite clearly and the "back off" message is easily understood. Pluto's intense nature also applies to children when Pluto is located in the fifth house. The chart holder takes the idea of parenthood seriously and may purposely delay having children or may have problems in completing a pregnancy. Once children do arrive, Pluto in the fifth house continues to take the job of parenthood seriously and children are a priority in the chart holder's life.

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